Inner City Parish Church (Belvárosi Plébániatemplom)

Standing at the Pest end of the Elizabeth Bridge, the Inner City Parish Church was saved from demolition by popular protest at the time of the original bridge's construction (one of the earliest environmental campaigns in Hungary). While the church's origins date back to the 12th century, it's easy to spot how the building has been altered and enlarged over the centuries. Indeed, it was almost completely rebuilt twice in the 14th and 18th centuries. The Turks also used it as a mosque while they occupied the city, and you can still see a carved Muslim prayer niche on the right side of the church's main altar.

Photo 1340, Sept 2008

Inner City Parish Church

Photo 1384, Sept 2008